Disclaimer. I don't own the rights to Harry Potter. JKR and Warner Brother's do. Barchoke is the creation of Robst. One of my personal favorite fanfic writers. The Plot though, that's mine.

A/N: I want to say thanks to the Higher Power, Universe, God whatever its called. Thank you for this journey.

This chapter though it's the last, I want to dedicate to my father. It's going to be 4 years since he went on his next great adventure. I never posted or published anything on fanfiction, while he was with us, I'm sure he would have loved to read it. All my love to you Dad, I'm sure you're loving my work now.

To the avid readers and reviewers that cheered me on. Again, thanks for your support and for spotting misspells and I'll let you in on a secret, I did take your cheeky comments, with a lot of humor.

To the trolls, haters and such? I don't have time for negative stuff so I'll just erase it, life is beautiful and complicated as it is

To the rest, enjoy the read

Chapter Fifteen.Epilogue

First of September, 2017. Kings Cross Station, 10 am. London, UK.

Harry and Hermione walked with two toddlers in hand, Emma Jane and Lily Dolly. James was starting his first year and Daniel was eager to see his brother off so he could get back at school and welcome him again on the feast.

James turned to his father and said, "Dad, why am I taking the train, I mean, we live in Hogwarts?"

"Well, you see, this is the time where you meet your classmates, make new friends and, who knows, get to meet the love of your life?" answered Harry.

Hermione giggled. James muttered that girls were gross when he heard "Boys are idiots mum".

James raised his eyes and found a beautiful girl. "Hannah Diggory, I did not raise you to be so couth! Do you think your dad is an idiot?" Hannah Diggory nee Abbott asked. "No!, Daddy is beautiful, but boys are gross." Cedric Diggory goofed off and said: "That's my girl, give them hell and win the Quidditch cup for Hufflepuff dear."

"Dad, I think you're quite handsome and distinguished," said Ari Snape. Ariana Snape giggled and said: "My goodness, Potions Master, your youngest daughter adores you."

Severus smiled and was going to say something to his wife and daughter before a voice interrupted. "Oh merciful Merlin, this child needs an eye doctor! Imagine, this overgrown bat being handsome? Ariana dear, quick to St Mungo's!" screeched Sirius.

Both Ariana and Ari giggled at Sirius's babbling, while Severus transformed to a Turul, Sirius into Padfoot, and they started tussling.

The children started laughing and a heavily pregnant Amelia Bones interrupted: "Sirius I think my water just broke, and you're rolling on the floor with this overgrown chickenhawk?"

Remus came onto the scene and said, "Dora, make sure that the children are all accounted for and on the train. Teddy, take care son, I'll escort the Minister and Sirius to the healing center."

"I'm up!... Reggie, Jamie, my boys," Sirius pulled his twins into a rushed hug, "have a great time and promise me to take care of Ari while in school. I gotta go, your baby sisters are making a triumphant entry into the world. As soon as we are able, we'll visit," said, Sirius.

By this time no one except Hermione had noticed how James Hermes Potter was quietly walking towards Hannah Diggory and inquired: "Can I help you with that?" Little Hannah smiled and nodded yes.

"Daniel Scott and Rowena Jane Granger, why are you not saying goodbye to you Mother and Father?" asked Emma Granger.

"Sorry about that, mom, but we don't want to be late for our first day at our job." Emma and Daniel smiled and drew them into a hug. "I'm so proud of you. New Potions teacher and School Healer."

"Thanks, mom," The twins answered in one voice.

"Luna, children, you've made it," said Hermione.

"Of course we did. Now Alice and Maya Longbottom, behave, take care of each other, and remember, your brothers Frank and Nev are starting next term so make a great impression."

Two mischievous blond haired twins smiled angelically. "Yes, mom."

"Te juro que me matas, Ron Weasley!" Exclaimed a stunning female in a luxurious attire to her husband.

"Oh, come on Carmen, they are only here for one year. After, they'll transfer to la Escuela de Magia de Palma; it's already been worked out, they get to know my home country and the amazing school that Hogwarts is, and you and I get to travel for my tour."

"Lo único que quieres es una excusa para hacerme otro bebé, pues no, solo tendrás tres, nada de siete hijos como tu madre… yo tengo un carrera y obligaciones, no soy ella."

"Cielo, gracias a Dios por eso, no me imagino con nadie más que contigo… pero si no quieres mi sorpresa?" answered Ron.

"Sorpresa?, hijos, despidanse de su padre, Ginebra y Arturo denle besos y nos vemos pronto amores." The woman drew two beautiful ginger twins in her arms and kissed them silly. The two in question whined. "Ay mamà en la cara no, en la cara no."

"Ginny, hello!" Ginny smiled and said: "Oh my goodness, he actually got them attending Hogwarts? It's going to be an eye-opener for Ron's children. What happened with Carmen? did she make a scene?"

"She was complaining about the children attending here, but then Ron explained that it would only be for a year, then they would return to Mallorca. She complained about him looking for excuses to make more babies. She said she would only give him three not the seven as his mom did, and that she was a career woman. He said that it made complete sense and he could not imagine himself with anyone but her. Then, he added that she was not interested in getting her surprise, and just as she was kissing the kids goodbye, you entered the conversation."

"You speak Spanish, Hermione?"

"Yes, I do; both Harry and I do."

"Who would imagine, my stupid brother, becoming such a celebrity? Not me, I tell you."

"Where is Viktor?"

"Oh, he's back there convincing Irina to get to the train. Irina is having second thoughts."

Irina Krum was pudgy and had a beautiful face with bright blue eyes and black hair. She was having trouble pulling her trolley and bumped Daniel S. Granger. She looked up and said, while blushing, "Sorry, uncle Scott."

"Come on sweetie, I'll help you with that."

Once the Hogwarts Express started leaving, the new head of the DMLE, Neville Longbottom, got close to Harry and Hermione and said,

"Could I have a moment, Harry?"

"Sure, what is it, Neville?"

"I just found a sealed document from the period when Madam Bones was head of the DMLE, and it has both your names, Harry and Hermione Potter and the symbol of the Deathly Hallows on it… I need to talk to you."

Harry nodded and gave the children to Emma and Dan. Both Harry and Hermione nodded and the two took a hold of Neville. They apparated to Harry's old trunk.

Neville took a seat at the table and Hermione said:

"Dobby."

"Yes, Headmistress?"

"Bring the Pensieve and place it here in front of Neville."

Neville brought out the miniaturized document ledger.

"What we are about to show you, Neville is the memory of the world if Harry and I had not joined."

Cedric Diggory dying, then the list went on to Sirius Black, Remus, Tonks, Madam Bones, Severus Snape, and the resurrection of Voldemort, then the war and the orphans.

"Remember that first of September of ninety-one? We've met, made friends, went into Hogwarts, got sorted into Gryffindor," said Harry. He took a hold of Hermione's hand and added: "The best years of our young lives."

"I remember Harry, the return of the Founder's heirlooms, how Dumbledore disappeared on the same day that his unauthorized biography was out. The interview and pictures of Grindelwald alive months before the book even made the stands… But the Death Eaters disappeared, the prophecy was a fraud, and even Sybill Trelawney called it quits after that first of September… Oh Merlin, did you have anything to do with it? But, but, what about the Hallows?"

"Neville, I am the master of the Hallows. I received them as an inheritance, and yes, Neville, I had something to do with the disappearance of Dumbledore, Voldemort, and his Death Eaters..."

"Wait a minute? The Death Eaters were gone before you got being adopted by Sirius Black. Sybill Trelawney quit her job after the feast, and you are going to tell me as well that Severus Snape was a Death Eater too?"

"He was a Death Eater..." said Harry, and Neville refuted

"He has no dark mark or any mark. He can pass through the ministry gates that were updated before you were adopted. Harry… Why are you trying to carry the blame?... You are the best healer the Goblin Center has. You brought my parents back from Limbo and, Hermione, why do you let him do this?... To take the blame for such a feat, if it were true? You would have to have mastery of time and you don't own time… You know what, your attitudes make no sense, besides this probable future, do you have anything besides that projection of a dystopian future?"

Both Harry and Hermione were going to answer when Neville said: "You know what, forget it."

He turned to the sealed package and sent a wandless: "Incendio."

The head of the DMLE then added: "Now that that's over, see you on Sunday for dinner. I'm grilling an entire calf."

Neville walked out and Hermione and Harry blinked.

"Neville is right, we don't own time, but we do have a Time Chamber available and a Time Turner and the Fates rooting for us, otherwise, we would have missed all the fun with Dumbledore and Grindelwald, and retrieving the Deathly Hallows after both got transported through the veil," said Hermione.

"We have house elves and then we made the trip to Dan and Emma's to tell them of our engagement," said, Harry.

"I never thought I was going to get an earache for telling the truth?" said Hermione.

"Oh hell, it was not the truth, but actually look at the Pensieve?" said, Harry.

There, in front of the Potters, the Pensieve continued reflecting the aftermath of the Battle of Hogwarts.

Neville stood alone and nowhere around him was any sign of Luna being his girl.

"So, that's it, we don't get to think about this other timeline?" asked Hermione.

"I think from the moment Rowena and Ignotus left our dreams after the first of September? We fulfilled our objectives and yeah, I think that we were granted the choice to avoid recalling that awful timeline, this time around," said, Harry.

"Okay, good," said Hermione.

"I love you," said Harry.

"I love you too," said Hermione.

"Race you to the room?" asked Harry.

"Why, husband, I thought you've never ask," said Hermione.

Harry then changed his mind, took a hold of Hermione, and carried her bridal style.

"Oh my, aren't you romantic," giggled Hermione.

"For you my dear? Always."

-oo0oo-

Several decades later Harry and Hermione were quietly sitting again, at the longest line they had ever seen. They were looking at a photo album. Their life together had been amazing, and they felt nothing but gratitude.

It was then that a beautiful toddler wobbled and grabbed the photo album.

"Oh gods, here you are? Andrew Harmony Thanatos, do you know how worried I was?" Asked Mara. She raised her face to apologize to the couple waiting in line and instead, she smiled.

"Harry, Hermione, welcome back!"

Thanatos walked into the scene and took a hold of the baby, while Mara hugged the newcomers. She added:

"Come on, everybody is waiting for the party to begin."

The god of Death smiled and kissed his son's head while muttering to himself.

"The Eighth Time was the charm, indeed."

The End.